Sold2020Pair of Kongo Nail Fetish figuresThis lot contains 2 carved wooden sculptures embellished with numerous inset nails as well as glass eyes. Known locally as Nkonde N'kisi, they were considered magic fetish objects used to ward off orSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Power Figure, Kongo Nail Fetish SculptureWith one upraised hand that originally held a spear or club, this African power figure dates to mid-19th-20th century, and is comprised of pigmented carved wood, cloth, woven sisal, nails and other shSee Sold Price
Sold2019Haunting Kongo Nail fetish, African Tribal ArtA Carved wooden idol completely covered in hand hammered iron spikes and other sacrificial offering type material in a layered patina. The figure measures 26 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2017Contemporary Kongo Nkisi nail fetish, African ArtThis is a Tall and interesting carved wooden image from the Kongo peoples of the Congo/ DRC , central Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful spirit figure completely covered with old nails driven intoSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure,African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure, Congo. These religious objects, frequently called nail fetish because users often hammered nails into them, made by the Kongo people of West Central Africa. NkSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Dramatic Kongo Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish, African ArtCarved wooden fetish like idol with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails driven into the form. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2019Janus Canine N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African ArtLarge carved wooden effigy of a janus Canine / Human figure with janus mask faces and hundreds of iron nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 23.5 inches taSee Sold Price
Sold2024Fetish Figure DR CongoThis mid to late 20th-century, 19" carved wood fetish figure is from the Kongo people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The torso is embedded with fetish bundles and impaled with nails.See Sold Price
Sold2024Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Fetish FigureCarved wooden fetish like idol dozens of nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall. Head without pigmentation and body well applied.See Sold Price
Sold2021African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRCAfrican Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood and paint decorated figure with inset glass eyes and metal blades and nails driven into the fetish. Size: 14.75'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (37 x 18 x 17See Sold Price
Sold2018Fantastic Kongo Nail fetish African Mask w/ Glass EyesCarved wooden mask with elaborate headdress of nails and inset Glass eyes, and glass compartment with magic "juju" sealed inside. On professional custom display stand. The mask itself measures 17 x 13See Sold Price
Sold2019A Kongo Nail fetish style mask, African ArtContemporary Kongo nail fetish style mask with red,black and white kaolin clay pigments with large headdress of Nails, glass eyes , woven grass rope and textiles. The mask measures 18 x 13 inches. A dSee Sold Price
Sold2017Kongo Nail fetish sculpture , African Tribal ArtCarved wooden "Magic fetish" sculpture from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Adorned with white kaloin clay pigment and paints, and covered in nails driven into the sculpture to activate the magic.AltSee Sold Price
Sold2018A 2 headed Kongo Nail fetish magic sculpture, African AA carved wooden idol with numerous nails and fetish material attached to a two headed sculpture with inset glass eyes. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10.5 x 5.5 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2020Fine African Kongo Fetish Figure, DRC, Late 19th C.Fine African Kongo Mirrored Fetish Figure, DRC, late 19th century. Carved wood. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 8.75'' x 4'' x 2.75'' (22 x 10 x 7 cm); HeSee Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE.Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with white and red pigment, cloth, nails and rope. Wear, some loss, repaired feet. 48"h. not including base and plinth (16"h. 15.5" x 15.5").See Sold Price
Sold2022African Bakongo Equestrian Nail Fetish Figure, CameroonAfrican Bakongo Equestrian Nail Fetish Figure, Cameroon. Published: Maine Antiques Digest, "African Art and the Serious Collector" (April, 2010). Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, MaSee Sold Price
Sold2017BAKONGO, CONGO, NKISI NAIL FETISH FIGURE. HEIGHT 12BAKONGO, CONGO, NKISI NAIL FETISH FIGURE. HEIGHT 12 1/2"See Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE.Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with traces of pigment, embedded nails, glass eyes and applied iron scraps. Once held spear. 50"h.See Sold Price
Sold2022African Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish FigureA Bakongo Nkisi Nkondi Carved Wood with Nail Fetish Figure, 20th Century. H: 12 1/4 W: 6 D: 5 in. From the collection of Melvin Drimmer (1935 - 1992), Professor of African Studies, Cleveland State UniSee Sold Price
Sold2022LARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURELARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURE: This imposing fetish is 53" h x 11" w x 13" d. He is wearing a hat, carrying a spear in his raised hand, has been "provoked" with a maze of nails, is embellishSee Sold Price
Sold2024Carved Wood African Nail Fetish FigureCongo nail fetsih figure, carved top to bottom. With inset stone to center with glass front and glass eyes. 25" ht. x 9" wd. From the collection of Ann M. MeranuSee Sold Price
May 19Leonard Auction, a division of The Leonard CompanyAfrican Mask and Wood Sculpture AssortmentUS$100(1 bid)
